Vegas put on a show unlike anything we've seen before at the Stanley Cup Final (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)

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“All that and we get a game too?”

Hockey Night in Canada’s Jim Hughson said it best after the show the Vegas Golden Knights put on before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

An outdoor pre-game concert by Lil Jon, an elaborate on-ice show that would put Medieval Times to shame, and introductions performed by Michael Buffer made for a unique introduction to the Cup Final.

All as Elvis impersonators watched from the front row.

It was impossible to live up to that kind of hype – except no it wasn’t – because Game 1 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals was as entertaining a game you could ask for, ending in a 6-4 win for the home team.

Here’s what the Stanley Cup Final looked like in Vegas:

Getting closer. See you for Game 1 tonight on @NHLonNBCSports pic.twitter.com/zYVHlUFqyd

— Liam McHugh (@liam_mchugh) May 28, 2018

Whoa! 😮 @MGMGrand’s Leo the Lion made sure to #KnightUp before tonight’s Game 1 of the #StanleyCup Final! #VegasBorn
📸: @johnnykats pic.twitter.com/PJGFzzjqgR

— Las Vegas RJ Sports (@RJ_Sports) May 28, 2018

Not to be overshadowed by a Lambo….@ChanceNHL arrived in Knight Rider pic.twitter.com/ng6c5EnBNR

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) May 28, 2018

Tune in now to #StanleyCup LIVE outside @TMobileArena with @bluemangroup and @LilJon! 🎥https://t.co/ayqx7GR1E1🎥 pic.twitter.com/yFOw1pSqjN

— NHL (@NHL) May 28, 2018

We’re live at Game 1 of the #StanleyCup Final here in Vegas (with @LilJon). Follow along on our Instagram Story! pic.twitter.com/UVdZv5aslr

— NHL (@NHL) May 28, 2018

🔥

fire up that

LOUD

🔥@LilJon pic.twitter.com/lFSisvMzoC

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) May 28, 2018

It's showtime. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/zTT34o7h51

— NHL (@NHL) May 28, 2018

Hockey in the desert 😍 pic.twitter.com/fmcqLpBGtN

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) May 29, 2018

Here for hockey, in Vegas. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/s1d5YHmmSl

— NHL (@NHL) May 29, 2018

Vegas sure knows how to put on a show! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/v2uGfgJ7r8

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) May 29, 2018

No one does entertainment like Vegas does.

How about that pregame show? #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/dpB74S46st

— NHL (@NHL) May 29, 2018

Best player intros ever? Best player intros ever.

Thanks Michael Buffer. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/EirwkzDCD0

— NHL (@NHL) May 29, 2018

LET'S GET READYYYY TO RUMMBLLLLLE

*runs through a wall* pic.twitter.com/45LkKz5AK0

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) May 29, 2018

Famous fans like @steveaoki all over the place? That's just icing on the cake 🎂. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/Zkx8NrxvAW

— NHL (@NHL) May 29, 2018

It was LOUD outside @TMobileArena after the @GoldenKnights' equalizer! #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/70w5nWrKdV

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) May 29, 2018

what happens in vegas… pic.twitter.com/63jv5km3s8

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) May 29, 2018

None other than Wolverine with the 3rd period pump-up for the @GoldenKnights. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/faAvvu0Dj0

— NHL (@NHL) May 29, 2018

Tomas Nosek scored the game-winning goal and added the empty-netter as the Golden Knights took Game 1 of the #StanleyCup Final.

He's your @GatoradeCanada Performer of the Night! #CoolAsIce pic.twitter.com/hRUNcyQmWW

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 29, 2018

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